Investigation into a fatal accident involving a young person at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, 26 November 2025.
At around 19:05 on 26 November 2025, a young person was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway on Chestnut Grove footpath crossing, which is situated in Nottinghamshire between Lowdham and Burton Joyce stations. The train was travelling at about 60 mph (97 km/h) at the time of the accident.
Chestnut Grove footpath crossing provides pedestrians with access between the village of Burton Joyce and footpaths leading to the river Trent. The crossing has gates on either side of the railway and is provided with signage which instructs users how to cross.
Our investigation will determine the sequence of events that led to the accident and will include a consideration of:
- the factors which may have influenced the decisions and actions of those involved
- any previous incidents at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing and how these may be relevant to the accident
- the management of risk at this crossing including how this was co-ordinated between Network Rail, relevant local government, and other organisations
- Network Rail's wider strategy for assessing and mitigating risk at footpath crossings
- any relevant underlying factors.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry or by the industry's regulator, the Office of Rail and Road .
We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website.
